John McKillop joins Herron Todd White as head of agribusiness

John McKillop has joined Herron Todd White as its executive director of Agribusiness.

Australia’s largest independent valuation and advisory firm Herron Todd White has announced prominent rural identity John McKillop as its new executive director of Agribusiness.

Mr McKillop was the founding executive chair of LAWD and former chief executive officer of Hancock Agriculture and S. Kidman & Co.

“We are absolutely delighted John has accepted our offer to lead the company’s agribusiness division,” said Herron Todd White CEO Gary Brinkworth.

“John’s experience and connections will further enhance our already formidable position as Australia’s foremost agribusiness advisory firm.

“His ability to provide clear direction – and drive our agribusiness strategy – will be second to none. We’re excited to have John’s remarkable experience, networks and thought leadership on board.

“The agribusiness sector has been a critical part of our organisation’s history. It continues to be our competitive advantage and strategic priority.

“This appointment demonstrates the importance of enhancing our customer proposition.”

Mr McKillop’s impressive resume includes executive and leadership roles with prominent agricultural companies, including Hassad Australia, Clyde Agriculture, Elders and Stanbroke Pastoral Company.

In addition, Mr McKillop is the current independent chair of the Red Meat Advisory Council, chair of Black Box Company and previous director of Meat & Livestock Australia, Dairy Australia, Cubbie Cotton and the Primary Industries Education Foundation.

Mr McKillop expressed his excitement about the new role.

“Herron Todd White’s reputation within agribusiness advisory is already formidable, but I relish the opportunity to lead the rural team,“ he said.

“Agribusiness is one of Australia’s most dynamic sectors and I have no doubt Herron Todd White will remain at the forefront of the industry’s evolution.”

Herron Todd White began offering valuation services in 1967 and developed into the largest independent property advisory and valuation firm in Australia.

It is 100 per cent Australian-owned with more than 64 offices in capital cities and regional areas and employs more than 750 staff.

The company provides professional services for all classes of property including commercial, industrial, retail, residential and rural.